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Jay joined the Citizen as a staff writer in the spring of 2007, and in a few short months he was promoted to lead writer/assistant editor — positions he holds to this day. (Click here for complete bio.)

Canton man puts passion into practice on campaign trail

He sometimes can be seen around town during election season stumping for candidates, or on the floor of town meeting each spring asking questions and contributing his viewpoints. He is passionate, articulate, highly educated, and deeply engaged in the issues of our time. He is also misunderstood, at times overlooked, and for the most part [...]

CHS Graduation 2013

Canton High School’s Class of 2013 celebrates at the conclusion of Friday night’s commencement ceremony. (Mike Barucci photo)

The rains came fast and furious, but the mood indoors was one of pomp and circumstance and the tears were filled with joy as the 220 members of the Canton High School Class of 2013 celebrated the ultimate rite of passage in a touching and heartfelt commencement ceremony in the CHS Morse Auditorium. Friday’s graduation [...]

‘Magical’ season ends for CHS boys’ lax team

After demolishing No. 12 Archbishop Williams for a school-record third straight postseason victory, the Canton High boys’ lacrosse team headed south to Cohasset last week where they finally ran out of steam against the top-seeded Skippers in the Division 3 state semifinals. For the fourth-seeded Bulldogs, Thursday’s 14-8, season-ending loss was entirely forgivable yet ultimately [...]

Boys’ lax reaches 1st ever state quarterfinal

Hockomock MVP Pat Ward (Mike Barucci photo)

Update: After cruising past Archbishop Williams 17-8 in the Division 3 state quarterfinals, the CHS boys’ lacrosse team finally met its match against top-seeded Cohasset on Thursday, falling 14-8 in their first ever final four appearance. The Bulldogs finish their remarkable season with an overall record of 18-2. For the first time in program history, [...]

Girls’ lax season ends in 2nd round

After knocking off Archbishop Williams in the opening round of the south sectional tournament, the Canton High girls’ lacrosse team traveled to No. 1 Hopkinton last Tuesday in hopes of pulling off an upset. But a victory was just not in the cards as the Bulldogs were eliminated from postseason contention by a final score [...]

Boston Strong t-shirt drive shatters expectations

Hansen Elementary students are Boston Strong at recess on May 23. (Moira Sweetland photo)

The Canton Public Schools are Boston Strong. That was the clear message sent by students, staff, and community supporters on Thursday, May 23, in the wake of an unprecedented fundraising campaign initiated by four Canton High School juniors in honor of the Boston Marathon bombing victims. On this day, all six of the district’s schools [...]

Boys’ lax team sails into postseason as 4th seed

Hockomock MVP Pat Ward (Mike Barucci photo)

Update: The CHS boys’ lacrosse team dominated No. 29 Mystic Valley 15-3 in opening round action on Tuesday, May 28. The Bulldogs (16-1) will next battle No. 20 Watertown on Friday at Memorial Field. Coming off a close loss to rival Foxboro that ended its season-long unbeaten streak, the Hockomock champion CHS boys’ lacrosse team [...]

Girls’ lax team prevails in postseason opener

Junior Sam Sullivan (Mike Barucci photo)

Update: The CHS girls’ lacrosse team gave it their all but came up short against No. 1 Hopkinton, falling 16-8 in second round action on Wednesday, May 29. The Bulldogs finish the season at 10-8-2 *** After storming into the postseason with three wins and a tie over its final four games, the CHS girls’ [...]

Canton man honors father with ALZ advocacy

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Sometimes life’s most worthwhile endeavors are the ones that are born out of necessity or circumstance. Just ask Kurt Purnell of Canton, a software account executive who stumbled upon one of his greatest passions, Alzheimer’s awareness and research, after watching his late father struggle with the disease throughout the early to mid 2000s. For Purnell, [...]

CHS girls’ lacrosse nabs playoff spot after 3-0-1 finish

Meghan Lennon scored her 200th career goal in the regular season finale. (Mike Barucci photo)

Down to their final four games and needing at least two wins and a tie to clinch a postseason berth, the Canton High girls’ lacrosse team went out and took care of business last week at home, cruising past Sharon and Oliver Ames and battling first-place Foxboro to a 9-9 draw to punch their ticket [...]

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